Side by side comparison and review of MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) and Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) | Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18) |
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| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 31.9 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.59 cm | 40.4 cm x 31.16 cm x 2.915 cm |
| Weight | 1.29 kg | 3.4 kg |
| Case Material | - | Anodised aluminium |
| Colour | Carbon grey | Abyssal black |
| DISPLAY | MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) | Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 14" | 18" - IPS |
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| Screen Resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) | 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) |
| V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | 60 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:10 |
| Image Brightness | 300 cd/m² | 500 cd/m² |
| Colour Gamut | 100% sRGB | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Features | IPS-level | Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, Narrow Border Display, 9 ms response rate, Dynamic Display Switching (DDS) |
| PROCESSOR | MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) | Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1280P / 1.8 GHz | Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13900HX / 2.2 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 4.8 GHz | 5.4 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 14-core | 24-core |
| Cache | 24 MB | L3 - 36 MB |
| Chipset | - | Intel HM770 |
| Platform Technology | Intel Evo | - |
| Features | Intel Smart Cache | - |
| MEMORY | MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) | Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18) |
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| RAM | 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) | 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) |
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| Max RAM Supported | - | 32 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X SDRAM | DDR5 SDRAM |
| Speed | - | 5600 MHz |
| Rated Speed | - | 5600 MHz |
| Form Factor | - | SO-DIMM 262-pin |
| Slots Qty | - | 2 |
| Empty Slots | - | 0 |
| STORAGE | MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) | Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) | 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) - Micron |
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| AUDIO & VIDEO | MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) | Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18) |
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| Multi-GPU Configuration | - | 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 / Intel UHD Graphics |
| Video Memory | - | 12 GB GDDR6 SDRAM |
| Video System Features | Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) | Advanced Optimus |
| Gaming | - | Yes |
| Camera | Yes - 720p | Yes - Full HD |
| Camera Features | IR camera, Windows Hello | Temporal Noise Reduction |
| Frame Rate | 30 frames per second | - |
| Sound | Stereo speakers, microphone | Stereo speakers, two microphones |
| Compliant Standards | Digital Theater Systems (DTS) | DTS:X |
| Audio Features | Output: Hi-Res Audio | - |
| COMMUNICATIONS | MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) | Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18) |
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| Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) | Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) |
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| Wireless Controller | Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i | Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i - M.2 2230 (CNVi) |
| Network Interface | - | Ethernet |
| Features | - | Dual stream (2x2) |
| BATTERY | MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) | Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18) |
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| Technology | 4-cell | - |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 52 Wh | 90 Wh |
| AC ADAPTER | MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) | Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18) |
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| Output | - | 330 Watt, 19.5 V, 16.9 A |
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| INPUT | MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) | Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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| Numeric Keypad | - | Yes |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | Yes (RGB) |
| Features | White LED backlight | Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad, Acer PredatorSense, per-key RGB |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) | Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18) |
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| Interfaces | Headphone/microphone combo jack 2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Power Delivery) USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
HDMI 2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery) USB 3.2 Gen 2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging) LAN USB 3.2 Gen 1 Headphone/microphone combo jack |
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| Memory Card Reader | Yes (microSD) | Yes (microSD) |
| SOFTWARE | MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) | Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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| Software Included | Tobii Aware, MSI Center Pro | - |
| MISCELLANEOUS | MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) | Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18) |
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| Included Accessories | - | Power adapter |
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| Security | Fingerprint reader | - |
| Security Slot Type | - | Kensington security slot |
| Theft/Intrusion Protection | - | Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) |
| Features | MIL-STD-810G tested | Administrator password, system password, 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fan technology |
| SAR Value | - | 0.832 W/kg (body), 0.832 W/kg (head), 0.832 W/kg (limb) |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 1 year - on-site | Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in International travellers warranty - 1 year |
| Model Number | 043UK | 71 |
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